ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the author shows that the efficient use of time is one of the key principles of single-session therapy (SST). The therapist is mindful that they may only have one session with the client, and as such, they need to use the knowledge to intervene accordingly. The author reviews activities that therapists may implement when they do not have the efficient use of time at the forefront of their minds. He reviews activities which stem from therapists being intimidated by the time limits inherent in SST. In therapy free from time pressure, the therapist has the time to do a thorough assessment of the problems that clients present for help. Some therapists are intimidated by the idea that they may have only one session to help the person. The time-intimidated SST therapist has an idea of what they want to cover in a session and rushes through it rather than focus on one or two key points.
